MCRD San Diego Christmas tree
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, is soliciting quotations for a 34-foot-tall Commercial Panel Christmas Tree for display during the upcoming winter holiday season. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotations are due April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Commercial Christmas Tree, 34 feet in height, featuring realistic evergreen branches. The tree must have a panel-type assembly, including all necessary hardware and instructions for assembly/disassembly, and be easily disassembled for storage. It must be pre-lit with warm-white LEDs (standard bulb size for the manufacturer). Accessories like ornaments, tree toppers, or decorative bases are optional and should not affect the tree's price.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS Code: 339999, Size Standard: 550)
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 04:30 PM Local Time
- Published: April 15, 2026
- Period of Performance: Delivery is in accordance with industry standard, with a lead time of 60 calendar days from the date of award receipt.
- Place of Performance: Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, CA 92140
Evaluation
Award will be based on Price and Technical Acceptability. Technical acceptability will be determined by meeting the minimum specifications (salient characteristics). Price analysis will be used to verify fairness and reasonableness. The Government intends to make a single Firm Fixed Price award to the responsible quoter whose offer is technically acceptable and priced fair and reasonable.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Completed SF 1449, including solicitation amendments, must be signed and dated, with CLINs and pricing filled out. Questions must be submitted via email no later than 2 days after issuance of the solicitation. The period of acceptance of offers is 90 days unless a longer time is stated. Delivery Destination: Commanding Officer, Property Control Office, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, CA.